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    Control Cable

    When installing the control cable, 1986 260, and you find zero position and turn 4 times? do you turn 4 times to preload the cable and push the dogs tight or, turn 4 times the other way, set the dogs loose, and let the dog hook pull it in? Thanks
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    Throttle Shaft

    I can measure the total play on my Q-jet throttle shaft with a lever dial indicator. Where does air leakage become a problem?
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    Fuel feed

    Starting on my 86 M260 (v8 4b carb, mech pump) has been getting harder and longer over the last 4 tries. Runs good after. Checked carb squirt and choke first and they looked good. Now, after sitting for a few days and I opened the drain on the fuel filter/sep I get nothing? It will still start...
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    I/O Siphon

    Given that there is engine plumbing below the waterline, is it possible for water to siphion from the out drive into the boat, while at rest, due to leaks or mechanical faults?
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    Cable Lube

    Should you lube a plastic lined control cable, If so with what? Many manufactures say, BUY a new one please.
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    Power Steering Pump

    The power steering pump on my Mercruiser 86 350 may, or may not, have the correct power steering pump cap. I have two questions? 1; There is no dip tube so can anyone give me the correct cold fluid level from cap rim to top of fluid? 2: There is no vent of any kind in the cap, so where does...
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    Tender Issue

    I only need a tender about once a week and was wondering if any one had any experience with stowing and inflating as needed a small boat. I don't have a lot of stowage space but plenty of 12v power to inflate. 2 person with oars is OK. I have one narrow and long space in the engine room and the...
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    Cam Connectors on Macerat0r

    Can the 1.5 inch cam lever connectors (Banjo, two lever ect) be used on the vacuum and pressure side of a 1.5 inch Macerator pump? I am lifting about 20 inches from one tank (draft tube) and pushing into the top of another tank about 30 inches away. Can I also use them on the tanks? Thanks
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    Carb shortcut

    Has anyone ever pulled the top off a Carter quadraflow while its on the engine, just for cleanout, new prime piston and float valve replacement?
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    86 260 Timing

    Timed a few cars with timing light. What are the dynamic numbers and setup (if any) for an 1986 Mercruiser 260/V8 (350), 4B Carb and electronic ignition. Where do we call one cylinder? Thanks
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    Best Fuse Guess

    I need to bring a box of replacement glass fuses to my boat in another state, 86 Carver 2667. Best educated length... 20mm....or...30mm, Thanks, I'll crowd source the answer and of course its still 50/50 and a box of fuses is only 8 bucks, Thanks
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    Mercruiser MR/ Alpha Control Cable

    Regarding the final barrel adjustment on the control (to helm) cable, MR/Alpha. The Mercruiser Service Manual Number 6 Pg 2a-20 and the better YouTube videos show turning the cable barrel away from the eye (4 Turns) which adds some clearance to the clutch dogs when put into gear. The Seloc 3200...
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    Spool & Dog

    The Alpha Shift Control Cable (upper) adjustment procedure calls for a 4 turn back off from the full forward gear position (light pressure/no cutout movement). Is this adjustment to provide the working/running clearance between the shift dog and the spool? If true, is the reason efforts are not...
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    Shift Cutout

    I have been reading up on my Alpha Gen1 shift cable adjustments. After reading many good explanations of the cutout switch, (thanks to all), I have one nagging question. Given that the shift cable sheath is a tube with one end fixed at the outdrive casting, how can the other end of the tube move...
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    2667

    Any body know the control cable lengths for a 2667 Santa Cruz, 80's vintage, Mines an '86. There is an upper pair and a lower pair. Thanks Ed
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    Carver 2667 Uflex

    I need to pickup a, new to me, 1986 Carver 2667 and need to bring an upper shift cable for replacement. (no reverse, Fly bridge to Helm) The controls are Uflex. Does any one know the length(s). There sometimes is a number on the cable. Thanks Ed
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